Shakuhachi Japanese Bamboo Flute - Student Level 1.8 Key D with Binding 1.8 Key of 'D' Student Level Zen Meditation Flute with Binding (photographs show a typical 1.8 Shakuhachi with binding) This high quality Jiari-type Shakuhachi bamboo flute features a new cast-interior system which produces a beautifully clear, strong tone with a more precise pitch tuning which is consistently strong throughout the octaves Made from beautiful Torachiku (Tiger) Bamboo, this flute features a precision crafted Kinko-ryu Utaguchi made from durable black acrylic with an outline of sterling silver The flute is electronically tuned to the key of 'D', to Western Standard Pitch in the minor pentatonic scale. This allows you to play with other instruments, as well as making it ideal for studying the traditional solo Shakuhachi Zen meditation pieces of music This flute has binding: Hosetsu shakuhachi flutes ordered with binding are guaranteed for life against cracking through to the bore, which would make the flute unplayable. Returned instruments will be repaired or replaced at no extra charge.